Jean-Michel Basquiat

Biography

Jean-Michel Basquiat was a renowned American artist who rose to prominence in the late 1970s as part of the graffiti duo SAMO, and later became a leading figure in the Neo-expressionist movement. By his early 20s, he had gained international recognition for his paintings, which explored dichotomies such as wealth versus poverty and social commentary. His artwork was exhibited at major institutions like Documenta and the Whitney Biennial, solidifying his position as a groundbreaking artist.